"HAUTE" Gets a Makeover:

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The Fashion Movement: HAUTE Gets a Makeover 

 

Quietly and without much fanfare and hoopla HAUTE the accessory show, the platform exclusively for accessory designers has been re-branded to become HAUTE Accessories Week. The event which has experiences tremendous growth and success since its inception two years ago will again be held at Hunter’s Green Country Club in Tampa Florida. September 6^th is the date slated for the main runway presentation; an accessory designing workshop and a boutique shopping event will be incorporated in the 2013 program.

For the past two seasons HAUTE has grown exponentially to become THE PLATFORM FOR ACCESSORY DESIGNERS who desire to show and market their brands in a retail setting. When the event was conceptualized a few years ago the ultimate goal was to make it a week geared exclusively to the accessory designer and the accessories market, focusing on the retail segment. We strongly believe 2013 is the year to do that.

Following up on the success of past presentations, The Fashion Movement will bring another stronger array of designers to the 2013 edition of HAUTE Accessories Week. Prior to the main runway event a workshop teaching how to make various accessories will be held; this will be open to the public for registration. A boutique shopping event where accessory Designers products are available to shoppers is also planned.

Interested Designers please email haute@thefashionmovement.com

We look forward to seeing you at HAUTE Accessories Week 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information visit:

http://www.thefashionmovement.com/index.html

Haute Accessories Week

http://hautetheaccessoryshow.com/home_pg.html

 

 

 

 



 



 

Toya Styles: Styles for your CURVES

Photo courtesy of http://toyastyles.com/

 

  

Curvy Fashion Exchangers meet my long time friend and personal stylist Toya Styles. As a plus size model and business women I attend countless events every year. Having someone that I trust to ensure I always look my very best is key in this industry. Like many of you I consider myself quite the fashionista, however I still enjoy having another perspective and someone to work out the details on photo shoots, or even just to help me plan my looks when my schedule gets busy. Whether you are tall, average, or petite Toya Styles is the go-to professional for curvy girls. So check her out at ChicDivineStyle  or http://toyastyles.com and don't forget to vote for her Lane Bryant | LB Style Off  look posted at the bottom of the page. 

 

 



 Model Ta'Nashea McLeod Styled by Toya Styles

 

 

Stylist and beauty consultant Toya Styles has her own Marketing and Fashion Styling company named ChicDivineStyle. She currently resides in southern Georgia and is centrally located to Atlanta, Savannah, Tampa, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Orlando. She makes her services accessible to anyone by styling virtually as well as in home.

 

She's also a fashion blogger and Marketing Consultant to small businesses as well as other projects. Styling photo shoots, look books for boutiques and designers, wardrobe auditing, consulting and personal shopping are services that Toya provides and loves. Specializing in the average sized woman (8-24) she is extending her services during Full Figured Fashion Week with her agency Glam Concierge.

She has been in Charleston Magazine and is on the promotion video for Charleston Fashion week 2012. Toya is always looking to expand her brand and help others in the creative industries by collaborating with them.



Currently, Toya has been selected as one of the Lane Bryant Blogger/Stylists for FFFWeek 2013.

 

To vote for Toya go to the link below and vote!

https://www.facebook.com/LaneBryant/app_518902761478076

For mobile users use this link: https://www.wf-site.com/microsite/pages/2d733294fbb92ee0

 

 



https://www.wf-site.com/microsite/pages/2d733294fbb92ee0

 

 

For more information visit her website at:

 

 http://toyastyles.com

 

https://www.facebook.com/ChicDivineStyle

 

 

 

 

About the Author:

 

Ta'Nashea McLeod, a plus model based out of Tampa Florida, is also a fashion & lifestyle blogger, spokesperson, and president/founder of the Curvy Fashion Exchange. As a professional plus size model experienced in commercial, print, fit, and runway modeling, Ta'Nashea has participated in countless fashion show events and featured in numerous magazines. Ta’Nashea definitely has a passion for helping society view full-figure fashion in a positive light.  

EYANI COUTURE

by Ta'Nashea McLeod

"Eyani Couture is high fashion couture clothing for the confident classy and curvy!!"

Eyani Couture showcased their latest collection Saturday, June 16th during the Retailers/Boutiques Runway Showcase and Industry Awards Ceremony at Full Figured Fashion Week 2012 in New York.

Eyani Couture Logo

Eyani Couture accommodates and compliments all types of ladies, from the everyday woman to those of celebrity status, offering glamour and sexy sophistication with trendsetting looks varying from party wear to red carpet gowns.

This brand will evolve into the new “haute couture” line for curvy women worldwide.

For more information or to make a purchase visit: http://www.eyanicouture.com/



Check out their show stopping couture looks below!!

**Photos taken by Farrah Estrella**

LIKE:

https://www.facebook.com/SakinahBofEC#!/EyaniCouture

https://www.facebook.com/CurvyFashionExchange

Sooo Chic Accessories Presents Loving My Natural Self

by Ta'Nashea McLeod



Loving My Natural Self is a social event that promotes Do It Yourself Pamper Products for natural hair. This much needed event includes:

*Product Giveaways

*Complimentary Appetizers & Drinks

*Complimentary Mini Facials by Mary Kay

*Hair Moisture Treatments by Huetiful Steamer

*Product Education 101

*DIY Protective Styling 101 - By MsJStyles

*GLAM NATURAL CAM Photos

*Shop with Local Vendors & More 

Loving My Natural Self is a natural hair group for anyone wanting to celebrate, educate, and support everything about the natural hair and beauty movement through various mixers and event settings. All are welcome to come check out what Sooo Chic Accessories has to offer.

July 14, 2012

5pm to 7pm

Tahitian Inn Hotel Spa & Cafe
601 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33609

(Held on the Cafe Patio)

For tickets and information visit: http://lovingmynaturalselfdiy.eventbrite.com/

Photos Courtesy of http://www.sooochicaccessories.com/

MODELING AT ANY AGE ....MODELS APPRECIATION PARTY

 

 

FREE MODELS APPRECIATION PARTY and the Chance to win a magazine shoot!!!!!!!!

This Sat May 19 from 10 am to noon! Refreshments will be served!

Event includes a Free seminar on how to put together an attention getting portfolio, as well as some of the mistakes models make when putting their book together.
Models looking to build your portfolio there will be a drawing to win a Magazine Shoot!!!! 

 

Anyone interseted in modeling, please RSVP to: romartinezmodel@hotmail.com
 

For more information contact:

Angela Mann and Ro Martinez
Modeling At Any Age

727-410-0081 or 727-518-4977
13575 58th St. North, Suite 182
Clearwater, FL 33760 727-410-0081
www.modelingatanyage.net

WWW.SPATHOSE.COM

by Ta'Nashea McLeod & Farrah Estrella

Scott Durfee and George Medeiros are the creative team behind the innovative brand called Spathose. The transition from fine artists to fashion designers was as graceful and seamless as their unique accessory designs. Their work transcends the realm of ordinary style by forging fine art with fashion, thus conceiving more than an accessory; they have given rise to wearable sculpture. Working with sustainable, organic material infused with an industrial edge, these pieces truly unify their vision for a fashion forward approach to design. Only on the fashion scene for what seems a blink of an eye, they have already made their mark with national exposure and selling in exclusive boutiques from coast to coast.

Like nature itself, ever evolving, their wearable sculpture progress with every new deconstruction, devise, and design to create an innovative attitude that bonds fashion, art, and up-cycling.

Photo Courtesy of F LePiere Photography

"We create unique sculptures from palm spathe (flower pod). The creations are a combination of organic material juxtaposed with an industrial edge. The application of metal: screws, nails, and wire, fashion the pieces, generating their aesthetically distinctive expression, where form does indeed follow function. Containing elements of surprise and jeopardy, the abstract forms are individually created via a "conversation" with artist and medium. These abstract designs, produced from a meticulous method of preparing the "green" material, invoke figurative metaphors with different interpretations from each viewer. Our goal is to create an inner dialogue between art and observer, to stimulate an emotional response. If that reaction differs from our own intention, so be it. The sole objective is to create a channel for communication that inspires an individual to view art and the world with a different set of eyes. We have no hidden agenda, just social commentary, and the desire to awaken, arouse, and inspire people with our art.”

To learn more about Scott and George's incredible journey visit:
http://crowsneststpete.com/2012/03/21/local-artists-find-renewed-beauty-in-recycled-materials/

Wearable Sculpture Fashion Purses

Wearable Neck Sculpture

    

Fashion & Art

 

Photos Courtesy of Spathose

 For more information on how to make a purchase visit: http://www.spathose.com/

Also Curvy Divas these designers do not discriminate. I had the pleasure of working with them for a photo-spread in the Spring issue of VERTICALTampa Bay Magazine. Their views on size acceptance were refreshing.

Tune in this Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 10am Spathose will be the guests of Editor-in-Chief Leslie Joy Ickowitz, of VERTICAL Tampa Bay Magazine on Studio 10, CBS / 10 News-WTSP. To subscribe & view the full photo-spread visit: http://verticaltampabay.com/

Photo Credit: http://verticaltampabay.com/

CURVY PICK OF THE DAY…. MAXI DRESSES FROM TORRID

Curvy girls are stepping out in Maxi dress! Whether you prefer a solid color, animal print, color block, or floral. Spaghetti strap, wide strap, strapless, halter, or surplice neckline these chic & comfy dresses look great on any shape.

Photos Courtesy of Torrid

 

If you like the looks visit : http://www.torrid.com/torrid/ to shop!